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Earth Day and Locum GPs: Sustainable Practices for a Greener Future

Earth Day and Locum GPs: Sustainable Practices for a Greener Future

As we celebrate Earth Day, it's essential for everyone, including locum GPs, to reflect on their environmental impact and explore ways to incorporate sustainable practices into their professional lives. While healthcare is inherently resource-intensive, there are...

Video Consultations: How They Can Benefit Patients

Video Consultations: How They Can Benefit Patients

In recent years, advancements in technology have revolutionized the way healthcare is delivered, with video consultations emerging as a convenient and effective alternative to traditional in-person visits. Video consultations, also known as telemedicine or telehealth...

Life as a New Locum GP: A Survival Guide for Your First Shift

Life as a New Locum GP: A Survival Guide for Your First Shift

Starting a career as a locum GP can be both exciting and challenging. The prospect of working in different healthcare settings offers diversity, but it also brings a unique set of demands. Here's a survival guide to navigate your first shift as a new locum GP: 1....

Navigating Success: Essential Interview Tips for General Practitioners

Navigating Success: Essential Interview Tips for General Practitioners

Congratulations on securing an interview for a General Practitioner (GP) position! As you prepare for this crucial step in your career journey, it's essential to approach the interview process with confidence and thorough preparation. Here are some valuable tips to...

Navigating the Locus of Well-being: Mental Health Tips for GP Locums

Navigating the Locus of Well-being: Mental Health Tips for GP Locums

Being a GP locum offers a unique and rewarding professional experience, but it can also bring challenges that may impact your mental health. The dynamic nature of locum work, adapting to different environments, and managing a diverse patient load can be both...

Finding Your Perfect Match: A Valentine’s Day Special for GPs

Finding Your Perfect Match: A Valentine’s Day Special for GPs

Love is in the air, and at Last Minute Locum, we believe in celebrating not just matters of the heart but matters of the career too! This Valentine's Day, we invite GPs to embark on a journey to find their perfect professional match. Much like matters of the heart,...

Stepping into the Future: A Guide for Newly Qualified GPs

Stepping into the Future: A Guide for Newly Qualified GPs

Congratulations on achieving a significant milestone in your medical career! As a newly qualified General Practitioner (GP), you're now at the threshold of a profession filled with challenges, learning opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting impact on the...

Unveiling the Benefits of Being a Temp-to-Perm General Practitioner

Unveiling the Benefits of Being a Temp-to-Perm General Practitioner

Embarking on a career as a temp-to-perm General Practitioner (GP) can be a dynamic and rewarding journey that offers a multitude of advantages. This pathway, combining the flexibility of temporary assignments with the potential for a permanent position, provides GPs...

Embracing Winter Wellness: The Perks of Employing Remote GPs

Embracing Winter Wellness: The Perks of Employing Remote GPs

Remote GP is better than no GP. As winter descends upon us, bringing with it chilly winds and the inevitable flu season, the importance of maintaining health and well-being becomes paramount. For practices navigating the complexities of these colder months,...

Keeping Spirits High: Winter Wellness

Keeping Spirits High: Winter Wellness

Winter Wellness isn't just a catchy phrase; it's a necessity, especially for practice managers as a backbone of healthcare services. As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, it's vital to keep not only the body but also the spirit uplifted. The key? Balancing...

A Festive Guide to Navigating Christmas Shifts

A Festive Guide to Navigating Christmas Shifts

Christmas shifts in healthcare can be a unique blend of festive spirit and professional dedication. It's a time when healthcare professionals embody the true spirit of giving – by providing care and support to those in need. This guide aims to offer tips and insights...

Revolutionising Patient Care with Online GP Services

Revolutionising Patient Care with Online GP Services

In today’s fast-paced world, where convenience reigns supreme, online GP services have become more than a luxury – they're a necessity for any modern medical practice. The realm of healthcare is evolving, and it's high time practice managers hop on board the digital...

Thanks to Remote Locums: Easing the GP Access Crisis

Thanks to Remote Locums: Easing the GP Access Crisis

Have you ever considered the term "remote locums" as more than just a buzzword in today's healthcare scene? With nearly three million people a month facing the frustration of unsuccessful attempts to reach GP practices, this term is swiftly becoming a beacon of hope...

Guide to Winter Vaccines for Practice Managers

Guide to Winter Vaccines for Practice Managers

Winter vaccines have become the linchpin of our annual healthcare strategy, especially in these times. As the mercury drops and we brace ourselves for the cold months ahead, there's another challenge we must face head-on: ensuring our patients, particularly the...

Pills and Skills! Celebrating National Pharmacy Technician Day 2023

Pills and Skills! Celebrating National Pharmacy Technician Day 2023

National Pharmacy Technician Day is here, and it's time to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of our healthcare system: pharmacy technicians. While we often think of doctors and nurses as the primary caregivers, pharmacy technicians play a crucial role in ensuring...

Reviving Practice Spirits: Battling the Late Summer Lull

Reviving Practice Spirits: Battling the Late Summer Lull

Summer days are winding down and, for GP practices, the transition from the warm, cheery days of summer to the routine of autumn can sometimes feel like a challenge. It's not post-summer blues but rather the late-summer lull that affects us all! The good news is,...

The Power of Locum GPs

The Power of Locum GPs

In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, ensuring seamless patient care can be a constant challenge. Medical practices often encounter situations where they face staff shortages, emergency leave, or unexpected sickness. These scenarios can create significant...

The Power of Remote GP Appointments

The Power of Remote GP Appointments

In today's fast-paced world, the way we access healthcare is evolving. Gone are the days when a trip to the doctor's office was the only option. With the advent of telemedicine, remote GP appointments have become a game-changer in the healthcare industry. But are they...

3 reasons why you should embrace remote work in healthcare

3 reasons why you should embrace remote work in healthcare

When you think of a doctor-patient relationship, you may think of the traditional face-to-face appointment, however, since the pandemic, healthcare has proven that it can exist remotely! With more than 80% of GP appointments across the UK held remotely, we know that...

Benefits of Remote Health Care for Patients

Benefits of Remote Health Care for Patients

In-person doctor appointments have been the norm for generations, however, telehealth offers several benefits that in-person visits can’t match. New to the idea of using remote doctors? Here are some benefits that you need to know.